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Aircraft ride tickets do not include admission to the Pistons & Props Airshow. A separate event ticket is required for all ride participants.

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The Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force

Mission: Normandy

World War II transport aircraft That's All, Brother flying over an airfield
World War II aircrew standing in front of an aircraft
Nose and cockpit of a World War II military aircraft

Over 80 years ago, on June 6, 1944, That’s All, Brother led the main airborne invasion of Normandy. Piloted by Lt. Col. John Donalson, the aircraft was at the head of over 800 C–47s, delivering more than 13,000 paratroopers into one of the most pivotal battles of WWII.

In 2024, the aircraft returned to the skies over Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D–Day—reconnecting past and present in a powerful tribute.

After serving in D–Day and other major operations—Dragoon, Market Garden, Repulse, and Varsity—the aircraft was sold into civilian use in 1945. Its identity was nearly lost until two U.S. Air Force historians discovered it in a Wisconsin scrapyard.

The Commemorative Air Force stepped in to rescue and restore the plane. Thanks to generous donors and a dedicated team of volunteers, That’s All, Brother was brought back to life—fully restored to its 1944 condition, complete with its original D–Day paint scheme and interior.

Learn more at the official site: thatsallbrother.org.

Specifications

Crew
3
Troop Capacity
28
Payload
6,000 lb (up to 8,000 lb wartime)
Length
63 ft 9 in
Wingspan
95 ft 6 in
Height
17 ft 0 in
Empty Weight
17,057 lb
Loaded Weight
26,000 lb
Max Takeoff
31,000 lb
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C Twin Wasp
Engine Power
1,200 hp each
Max Speed
224 mph
Cruise Speed
160 mph
Range
1,600 miles
Service Ceiling
26,400 ft
Climb Rate
1,130 ft/min

Ride Experience

What to Expect

Check-In

Passengers must check in one hour before take-off.

Pre-Boarding

Includes check-in, a passenger safety briefing, and a photo opportunity with the crew. Experience the engine start-up sequence.

Taxi

A few minutes taxi to the runway.

Pre-Flight

Pause on the runway for a full engine run-up and flight clearance.

Flight

Once airborne, the flight lasts approximately 20–25 minutes.

Total Duration

The entire experience lasts approximately one hour.

Visitors pose for a photo in front of the World War II aircraft That's All, Brother on the tarmac
Passengers seated inside That's All, Brother as a crew member helps secure a harness
Passenger smiling inside That's All, Brother and pointing to a hat with the aircraft's name